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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Dodge/Chrysler Models (Bl

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Dodge/Chrysler ModelsNot as stout as weathertech mats, but a great value. I would buy these again. The fit was excellent.

UPDATE;

These mats have been in the car since 2009 and its 2013 now. They still fit pretty well, but have shrunken and don't fit the contours quite as perfectly as they did new. No big deal IMO, and I still give them a hearty recommendation.

Just flat out awesome! Great material, perfect fit, comfortable on the feet, easy to remove/install for cleaning. Live in Washington state and always outdoors. Shoes/boots/cleats are never clean. Now my car doesn't have to be a mess! When gatorade or water spills...I'm protected!

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Uniden GMR 3040-2CKHS 30 Mile 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios with Charging Kit, NOAA Weather, 2

Uniden GMR 3040-2CKHS 30 Mile 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios with Charging Kit, NOAA Weather, 2 VOX Headsets and 2 Carabiners, Red
  • 121 Privacy codes per channel to help reduce interference from others
  • Connect a VOX or PTT-type headset for private conversations (2 included)
  • NOAA Weather Channels
  • Rechargeable niMH Battery packs
  • Roger Beep lets you know when others are finished speaking

Be warned, Amazon is combining reviews for all Uniden 2-way radios.

Despite being drastically different models, Amazon has classified them as different "styles" of the same product. Use caution when reading reviews, the specific model shows at the top of each review.

Hope this helps other confused people.

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I bought this pair to replace my old pair of Cobra MicroTalk PR260 WXC radios (which by the way were cheapest on the market, but served great for the price of ~30$). So I had an experience and a chance to compare. Overall I can say that this Uniden 5089 radios behave far much better, but do not forget that they cost triple of the PR260s price. Uniden 5089s shewed not bad range for consumer products for about few miles in the city (this is not bad) with few hills in between and some buildings (stone, 5-7 floors) and traffic of course. When I reached the limit where Cobras lost the signal Unidens were still perfect to understand everything said by other party. Want to mention that this radios have BOOST function that increases transmitting power thus extending the range or making voice more clear, without any interference or noise in cases when standard (black) button begins transmitting with some noise due to distance or terrain. The only drawback was that pair of headsets that comes with this radios are for VOX operation and do not have button on them, you must use VOX to use them or press transmit button on the radio itself when used without VOX. This all I can say so far. I'll update my review with time when tested in other conditions.

EDITED 10.2012

Want to note that radios are performing well in the city, I have normal signal in the small center for about 0.5 km to 1 km in the city! My old cobras showed a result of 100 m in the same city conditions in comparison. But there is something I did not like the headset. Headsets are not bad actually, buy the cushions on them are too thin so the hurt your ear if worn for a long time because there are plastic edges which push to your ear and thin cushion on them is not enough. One thing more, there is no PTT button on the headphone so you can push it to talk, thus you are forced to push the talk button on the radio itself or use VOX (which is really unusable on any device I ever had, be it a radio or a cell phone).

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I was talking with my bro who was at my house and i was at my parent's 1.9 miles as crow flies. There was static yet understandable. It's not a clear view of my house. There are a couple small hills and one apartment complex between us and power lines right by my house. I could only hear him when i went in the backyard. Not as good as I hoped but probably as good as it gets with a 100 dolar set. Im looking forward to trying them in the desert. 5 stars for what they cost and the nice features. :)

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Just a heads up u need to rent bandwidth with the FCC to get your 50 miles.. otherwise you only get 2 miles..

The radio is great, it has very good duality sound. But it came with some issues:

One of the radio was almost all the time receiving static, then I changed in the store, but I founded the same issue, so I took the two good radios and leave the two bads ones.

I live in the city, so the maximum range was like a kilometer or 1000 meters. But after that it is a good product.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

O2 12V Bike and Car socket connector

O2 12V Bike and Car socket connectorCharging through the accessory socket, if you have it, is the easiest way to charge the battery on the 1999 BMW R1100S. This connector fits perfectly if you remove the red adaptor. Fit and finish are good on both the ends and the cable.

I had no issues with this adapter and in fact, I like the way it fits on my BMW power outlets better than the original one that came with my BMW charger. Quality item.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

elago Nano EL-Car-C1 USB Car Charger for iPhone, iPod, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, PDAs, and Mob

elago Nano EL-Car-C1  USB Car Charger for iPhone, iPod, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, PDAs, and Mobile PhonesThis device works with iPhone 4 and 3GS.

When plugged into the cigarette lighter jack, the green light comes on to indicate it is ready.

You would need a separate USB iPhone cable (or other types of USB cable if you use a different device) to connect to this device since this devices does NOT come with a iPhone USB cable.

This charger has a aluminum handle that you can conveniently use to pull the device from the cigarette lighter jack.

Just a heads-up for late model Honda owners, this adapter probably won't fit your outlet. It was too short to make the connection in my 2009 Honda Accord.

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Cool design but poor quality. The silver band in the photo is a pull handle that flips out for you to extract the charger from the power socket. The first time I removed it (which unfortunately is beyond the 30 day return policy), the handle broke right through the plastic face that has the elago logo on the front. Completely cracked right through. Thin cheap plastic. Im fired up. Should have bought another brand.

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This adapter fits perfectly into the charger outlet inside the center console box of BMW 3 series. Most other chargers are too lang and prevent the lid from closing.

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It looks very much like a part of the interior on a 2010 Jeep JK. Most people who see it want to know what the USB port goes to... It looks that good. I actually do have a USB port for the stereo, but it's not in sight... And it works fine. The JK has 2 cigarette type plugs it can go into, one switched with the ignition and one not perfect for camping trips. I move it to the unswitched to recharge cell phone and not have to turn on the key.

Just be careful that it will fit your vehicle read other reviews here.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Stanley BC2509 25 Amp Automatic Battery Charger

Stanley BC2509 25 Amp Automatic Battery Charger
  • 25 Amp Automatic Battery Charger/Maintainer
  • Automatically selects charge rate from 0 to 25 AMPS to maximize battery life, charge speed and maintenance
  • 3-Stage high-frequency automatic rapid charge with Float Mode Monitoring
  • 75 amp Patented Engine Start. Helps start most vehicles in one minute.
  • Alternator check provides alternator diagnostics
  • Digital Lcd Screen
  • Quick Start Timer
  • 1-Touch Technology
  • 3 Stage Charging

What can you say...It's as advertised. Plug in five easy steps, and off you go! Easy instructions. I don't know about three hours. I put a dead marine battery on charge and in the morning it was charged. Approximately twelve hours. I waiting to try the rejuvenation function. great product so far.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver

Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver
  • AM/FM radio, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, MP3/WMA/AAC, MPEG1/MPEG2, iPod, USB, HD/SAT radio-ready.
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two 2V preamp outputs
  • 6.1-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with 480 x 234 pixel resolution
  • Includes direct iPod connection, USB music streaming, front panel A/V input, A/V output; add Kenwood adapters for SAT/HD Radio, Bluetooth
  • One-year limited warranty

I bought this to replace the stock head in my 2008 Caliber SRT4. What a difference. Coupling this with Polk Audio 6x9s all the way around + a 10" Sub and 200 watt amp made for a killer sound system in this little car.

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this is a great all around unit

i had to upgrade after my stock headunit took a dump and couldn't be happier with my choice

the earlier complaints about this deck have now been solved and all you have to do is visit kenwoods website to get the latest updates installed (Real easy) and if your using a rear sub via the sub out connection you will have to contact kennwoods customer support # to get them to walk you thur the process.

btw calling and getting a kenwood tech is REAL easy and they are more then happy to help you. i called 3 times about different questions and got the answers every time, with little to no waiting on hold. (thank you kenwood)

the deck is fully upgradeable down the road so if you decide to add navi, satellite radio, bluetooth or hd radio ect. your covered no problem.

if your wanting to use your ipod or iphone with the new update and the use of KENWOODs KCA-IP301V cable you will be able to control your ipod thru the deck seamlessly

i am currently able to control my iphone 3g with no problems. (Video music podcasts .ect)

so if your looking for the basics with the option to upgrade you'd be goofy not to seriously consider the DDX-512

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Purchased as a replacement for factory DD radio, great head unitIt can be upgraded to all the stuff you exactly want. It plays DVDs, no issues viewing, great sound quality with the Alpine components, Have the navigation love it to just wish you could here the radio but I guess if you need directions your focuse should be there not the music, Radio is as weak as the factory radio so no change there but good news you can always upgrade to sat. or HD radioso for the price its a great head unit with even greater potential with all the upgrades you could ever want.

Easy installtook about 15 minutes, the nav unit took longer due to running/ hiding the wires, but all turned out seemless.

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This is a good item for the price. it plays DVD's, CD's, musis and TV shows that are on your iPod. Once you get it hooked up it works great. My reason for only giving it 3 stars is the lack of information available regarding extra equipment to make it work properly. This information is not available on Kenwoods web site or Amazons product description or any other web sit I searched.

1. You will most likely need an antana adaptor. Depenting on what type of vehicle you have this could be as much as $50.00. Luckily for my GMC Sierra it was only $10.00.

2. In order to hook up your iPod you need another adaptor cable which was about $40.00. Additionally, this will not work on all iPods. I have an iPod touch which works great with this stereo. I also have an origional iPod classic that does not work even with the upgrades available on apple's web site. I took my older iPod to a local stereo store to seek help and they told me that it is simply "too old to work with this stereo". The product description for this stereo says it works with all iPods version 1.2 or newer and I have found this to be false.

3. Mounting HardwareUnless you are replacing an existing aftermarket double din deck you will also need a dash kit. The installation hardware that comes with the unit is useless for a GMC sierra. Add another $20.00.

4. This deck does not come with a remote control. This is not deceptive as the product description does not state that there is a remote included. However some movies will not play without the comand from a remote. Another $30.00.

5. If you want to maintain your door chimes and factory computer functions of your particular vehicle, you need an additional unit that plugs inline with your factory wiring harness before pluging into the deck. For a GMC Sierra this was another $189.00. You don't NEED this to make the deck work but again, not mentioned in the product description, anywhere.

Enough bashing on this unit as it does have a couple of unexpected useful features.

1. It clearly states in the instruction manual that you cannot play video from your iPod on this unit. That is not true. I watch movies, TV shows and any other type of video from my iPod touch without any problem.

2. The installation manual wants you to install this unit so that it won't play video while you are driving. This can be easily over riden by grounding the wire on that back of the deck that they want you to connect to your park brake.

Hope this is helpful because none of this information was available to me before I purchased this unit. But now that I have it hooked up, and over $250.00 additional dollars later I love this unit!!!

I just purchased this unit upgrading from my old kenwood head unit. I found out the hard way that there is some serious issues with this unit.

1. The unit is "Satellite XM/Sirius" Ready, but Kenwood has not released the cables needed to connected the unit to the Sirius unit. So basically if you buy this unit to listen to Satellite radio, you are out of luck until Kenwood releases the proper cable. I called Kenwood Usa support about this and they can't give a reason why the cables are not available, but said they should be available by April 2008. In the meantime I can't listen to my Sirius.

2. The unit claims to be able to play MP3, JPEG photos, and MPEG videos from a USB device (ext USB hard drive or thumb drive). I bought a external USB hard drive and it was able to play MP3s from it but no JPEG and no videos. I emailed Kenwood USA about this and they responded with this:

"The DNX-5120 and DDX-512 are currently unable to play MPEGs or JPEGs via USB. We are aware of this issue and currently working on a fix to solve the problem. When the fix is available, we will contact and email you the update."

So now I can't play my Satellite radio or play JPEG and Mpeg videos from my USB device! But there is more:

This is supposed to also have bluetooth with the optional BT-200 bluetooth unit. I called Kenwood and the Bluetooth add on will not be available until May 2008 according to Kenwood USA.

So I can't use my Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, or JPEG, MPEG files!

So basically if you are going to buy this unit, wait until May when they are supposedly going to have everything available. I am not a happy customer!

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Jensen JP30 300 Watt Power Inverter

Jensen JP30 300 Watt Power Inverter
  • JENSEN Dual-Outlet 300-Watt Continuous DC To AC Inverter - dual-Outlet

this inverter does wonders. On a road trip this past summer, we drove from colorado all the way out to new york city, with many stops in between. The whole time, we had the tv and ps2 hooked up thru the inverter, and never did we have any problems. played constantly, it was great. DEFINITELY BUY IT if you are looking for a way for your kids to have fun in the car, or wherever. WORTH EVERY LAST PENNY!

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I've owned several power inverters since I travel just about half of the week every week. I'm always working from the car. This is the best design I've seen so far for a power inverter. First, it has two inputs which is great. This way I can plug my laptop in and still be able to charge...a cell phone, or run another electronic device such as a portable DVD player. Another solid feature is the internal fan. This enables the unit to stay COOL. Other inverters I've had get so hot, you can barely touch them, which probably led to their malfunction in the first place. The other great feature is that the fuse for this device is EXTERNAL. Which means if it blows, its easy to replace. The last couple I've had have died and the fuse was the culprit, but since it was internal, it wasn't a simple fix. So thats a great design innovation on this one. Its also good that the power inverter comes with battery clips too..this way you can run it from the car lighter or the battery direct.

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This is quite a nice unit for the money. Mine came with two cords the cigarette lighter cord shown in the picture and a cord with alligator clips for connecting directly to the battery. It has an automatic short circuit detector and shutdown, a low battery voltage alarm and low voltage shutdown so you won't wreck your car battery, and automatic overload detection and shutdown. It has two outlets, a power switch, and an automotive type fuse, and an attractive metal case. Fairly impressive for the price.

I've only had this for a week so I can't speak about its reliability. I can confirm the fan noise, but I looked around a bit and that seems to be a common complaint about all the small inverters. The outlets have a ground pin, but users should not be deceived -unless the unit itself is grounded (to a ground stake) the only ground is the chassis of the car. That's true for all of these units.

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I was about to leave on a long road-trip. I liked the fact it had 2 plugs. But when it arrived and I opened it to check the manual, I discovered it requires a special connection to the car battery and was not recommended for most cars. I checked my car manual and discovered it could only handle 100 WATTS, so the purchase was totally useless. Please check your car manual before you purchase such an item. In fact, on the road trip, we burned out the car adapter by overloading it with 3 devices with standard car charger adapters. We also found that another AC adapter overheated, and would not supply sufficient power, unless the other devices were unplugged.

This powerful yet inexpensive inverter is very well made. With its 300 Watt continuous capability you can successfully power up various devices in your car. Modified sine wave is suitable since most of the modern electronic devices have switching supply anyway. Only direct electrical motor devices may have some problem with this.

The only drawback in my opinion is that the fan is always running what creates a certain sound. It would be essential to run the fan only in case of large power consumption and a significant temperature raise. The similar "smart fan" feature has been employed almost everywhere these days. The unneeded noise in the car caused by this fan is just a little annoyance and forced me to give this excellent unit only 4 stars.

Otherwise, this is a highly recommended buy.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Jeep Commander/Grand Cherokee WK Models

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Jeep Commander/Grand Cherokee WK ModelsFit perfectly in the back of my Jeep. I had to trim the middle part because of the rear dvd system, but the instructions tell you where to cut along. Very professional looking. This is a must have if you have kids or just want to protect your carpeting from dirt, grime and the elements.

Nice fitting rear floor mats and an absolute perfect fit for my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, they are fully molded and contour

to the shape of the floor. These mats have nice high sides that keep any melting snow and salt

from your boots on the mat and not all over the carpet

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I like it a lot and the fit is perfect. I was surprised that it's closer to hard plastic than rubber. I would never describe it as being rubber, it's plastic, but it's still OK. Works well, so I'm happy with it.

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As all Husky liners, they are the perfect fit. Tough, resilient to spills, and great looking. Upon purchase, I thought the rear-seat liner would be one piece, but that's not the case. There is a split that folds comfortably under the passenger side liner which is located directly under the rear cup holders. Interesting placement considering any spill will travel under the passenger liner compromising the carpet.

Otherwise, fantastic purchase. Just be aware of the potential for failure.

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This is my third Jeep Grand Cherokee since 1999, and the the third time I've bought the Husky Liners. They're excellent quality, and don't feel cheap.

This is the middle part, and fits perfectly. Get it with the front and cargo area parts for the complete look.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Littelfuse ATD200BP ATD Anti-Theft Battery Master Switch

Littelfuse ATD200BP ATD Anti-Theft Battery Master SwitchIt was not easy to find the space for it in my Mazda RX8, but after a few tries it did fit under the plastic battery box. It is a good solution for saving the battery while its in storage without needing any tools to disconnect the battery. Especially good when you are parked in the long term parking in the airport. Don't have to worry about a dead car battery after a long trip out of town.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Kinetik KHC800 800-Watt 12-Vault Power Cell

Kinetik KHC800 800-Watt 12-Vault Power Cell
  • AGM Technology
  • Sealed Non-Spillable Design
  • Mount In Any Position
  • Ultra Low ESR
  • Superior Heat & Vibration Resistance

I added two more of the HC800 to the already existing one and they work phoenoninally. My lights don't dim anymore and I noticed a definite gain in power with my subs. Shipping was very fast and the batteries were fully charged. Thanks for supplying such a great product

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Ford F-150 for Select Ford F-150 Models (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Ford F-150 for Select Ford F-150 ModelsSo far these are great. They fit very well and I continually receive comments on how good they look. I have the gray interior and went with black mats and they compliment each other very well.

They come in two pieces, one is about 2/3 the width and the other makes up the difference of 1/3. They overlap nicely and seem like they will catch the messes that are yet to come nicely.

Very satisfied so far with all of the Husky Liners I purchased for this vehicle.

Also, I did get the best prices on Amazon for all of the pieces and I checked many different sites/stores.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Actron CP7848 Pocket Electrical Tester

Actron CP7848 Pocket Electrical TesterThe picture is pretty self-explanatory. Small unit that would fit in a larger pocket. However, the tips on the testing wires are very sharp, so you have to be careful how you handle it so you don't inadvertently poke yourself (esp. be careful to keep this away from kids). Tested the electrical sockets in my house just fine. Tested my batteries fine. It's a real handy device. If you're going to test a lot of sockets, then you should consider a three prong tester since it's much faster to pop in and out of sockets. With outside sockets that get beaten up and junk inside the holes, this tester is easier to make contact.

This meter is simple to use, reasonably well constructed, and a great value for basic electrical circuit and battery testing. The analog dial is easy to read, with a mirrored arc for precision.

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You have to be careful in buying these things because some are very cheap. This isn't and works great.

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Tester works fine except it comes with a (warning label) that says test cords are lead based and you should

wash your hands after using.

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The meter itself was well designed. I especially liked the battery testing feature. But then I read the label attached to the test leads.It says in effect that the test leads contain lead and you should wash your hands after using the tester! This is insane! I wouldn't have this meter anywhere in reach of children or pets, or myself for that matter. I promptly threw it away.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

BMW 325i 328i 330i 335i Factory OEM 82110439350 Sedan and Wagon BLACK Carpet Floor Mats 2006 - 2011

BMW 325i 328i 330i 335i Factory OEM 82110439350 Sedan and Wagon BLACK Carpet Floor Mats 2006 - 2011This product has enhanced the look of the interior of my very beautiful BMW. I have found this product to be not only attractive but capable of protecting the floor of my BMW.

Fits the 3 series exactly as pictured, looks great, fits perfectly, good quality, just a great purchase overall. Would buy it again.

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I'm very pleased with these brand spankin' new floor mats for my husband's BMW! They are perfectly perfect. Sure glad I ordered them.

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They are good looking, stay in place, and are high quality. l would highly recommend them! My new car loves them!

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These floormats are the exact fit for my 06' 330i. These are straight from the factory. I am very pleased!!!

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Nextar X3-02 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Nextar X3-02 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
  • GPS receiver with 3-1/2" TFT color display touch
  • screen,Voice-guided directions,Built-in maps of the 50
  • U.S. and Canada,1.6 million points of interest,
  • Text to Speech (TTS) - Clearly pronounce instructions,
  • Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

I cant find an update for the maps!! As advertised. The box comes with a cable to connect to the internet, I dont want to use the mp3 option. To put it lightly, I am a country boy in california who knows a lot about back roads, and this thing always tries to take me to the freeway, highway, or interstate! The options in the settings are: Major, Less turns, Fastest, Which some roads I noticed that have been established for 4+ years are not on this thing! Instructions in the book dont tell you nothing about "updating maps" We read it over and over and come up with the name of the program Nextar uses, but when you sign up for automatic updates..... nothing! Nothing at all, you have to choose your language, plus the product you bought.... which is not on thier list x3-02. I have been waiting several months for an update notice..... I guess I have to drive MY way and not the GPS way, and keep going "off road"--"make a uturn" untill the TTS gets its way!

I will say, I sent my 2 girls to Sacremento..... everytime I plugged the address in, the TTS lady will get you there! I tried myself several times in the 2-3 months I owned it, TTS gets you there, but what about the roads that have been established for 4 YEARS? No Updates?????

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I recently received this as a gift for Christmas.

Positives: Music player a little quiet but like an ipod with speakers; Can possibly save your butt when you're lost; Very portable; You can plug it in right out of the box

Negatives: Sometimes take ten minutes to get enough signals to locate where you are; About half the drives I took it lost my position multiple times and repeatedly told me to take u-turns even though I was still on the correct route

I live in the Boston Area so maybe it works better in different regions. Good luck!

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I have read many reviews and it is stating the product is average, I have got the new Nextar X3-02 Gps Navigation System today, and i did a test run more than 1 hour, the item is working excellently. This unit is pretty good for the money we spent, for the same features we need to spend minimum of 300 dollars. Out the box the unit worked very well, i connect to the laptop and recharged the inbuilt battery. i observed that the volume could be louder, it is in medium level. Text to Speach is working very well. It is recaluclating the route fastly.

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Item lasted about 1 week. Sent it to Nextar for repair/replacement. They sent me a replacement and it lasted about a week and went dead.

My first GPS was an Nextar X3. It quit working shortly after getting it and I was charged $25 S&H to get it repaired. It worked OK long enough for the warranty to run out. It was always very slow aquiring a signal. Now it locks up 3 to 4 times on a short trip (less than twenty miles). It takes 5 to 10 minutes to get it to reset and even more time to aquire a new signal. I have had it for over a year but haven't used it more than 20 times. The initial price was cheap compared to other units but expensive considering the limited use I got. O well, I just solved my problem with the purchase of a new TomTom. I will never buy anything with the Nextar name on it.Nextar X3 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator and MP3 PlayerNextar X3-RE 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Saturday, June 22, 2013

METRA Ltd GRT6 Metra: Ring Term 4GA 3/8-GOLD

METRA Ltd GRT6 Metra: Ring Term 4GA 3/8-GOLD
  • 4GA 3/8 - GOLD 10 PAIRS

Not that anyone really sees these (we used them for power distribution on our solar power system) but these things are simply gorgeous. They worked beautifully, too. I have an aversion to crimping, so these were actually soldered to the #4 wires out of our 50AMP charge controllers to the fuse holders, disconnects, and batteries. Easy, clean soldering job. We'll be keeping a supply of these on hand.